Away for the High Holidays UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T12:46:38-04:00Celebrate High Holidays with a New Community Generally, our kids get to come home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but for those who celebrate the upcomi [...]
Make the Call to Admissions
Michelle Balaun2020-08-05T14:35:46-04:00Should I, or Shouldn’t I Make the Call? Sometimes making the call will alleviate your stress. One of the most nerve-wracking times is waiting to find ou [...]
Sports Fun at UMD – Go Terps!
Michelle Balaun2020-06-29T16:31:45-04:00Go Terps! Everything About UMD Sports Everyone really loves sports. And one aspect of the University of Maryland that can be a deciding factor on where [...]
Searching for Scholarships
Michelle Balaun2020-08-22T16:04:30-04:00Scholarships Can Be a Huge Help Once your student makes the official decision of attending UMD in the Fall, the idea of actually paying tuition looms. H [...]
Sick at School and How to Cope
Michelle Balaun2020-09-05T09:15:15-04:00Mom…..I’m Sick… We all know that feeling we parents get when our kids are sick. Will they be ok? How many classes will they miss and how much work will [...]
Safest Places to Visit Your Student This Semester
Michelle Balaun2020-10-14T10:50:29-04:00We Still Love to Visit Our Terps Let’s face it, these are crazy times! No matter how different things look at Maryland this semester, one thing is for s [...]
Staying at UMD for Thanksgiving
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T17:51:47-04:00Make Thanksgiving a Friendsgiving Managing Thanksgiving plans is always a challenge. Although UMD is officially closed and classes are canceled from Nov [...]
So Your Student Wants to Be a Terp
Michelle Balaun2020-10-28T12:42:56-04:00Who Wouldn’t Want to Be a Terp? That’s understandable-a Terp, or a student of UMD, is the state of Maryland’s flagship university and amongst the top 25 [...]
Sorority Girl – The How To Scoop
Michelle Balaun2020-10-02T17:22:02-04:00Sorority, It’s More Than Parties Personally, joining a sorority was something I always knew I wanted to do. From watching my camp counselors as a kid to [...]
Student Accessibility Services at Maryland
Michelle Balaun2020-06-29T16:56:06-04:00Accessibility Accommodations for all Students For students with a disability, Accessibility, and Disability Services (ADS) can help. The University of M [...]
Getting Fit and Staying Fit While in College
Michelle Balaun2020-09-08T15:00:06-04:00Keeping Fit - Keeping Freshman 15 Off Keeping fit, what's the secret? So you find yourself at college, having loads of fun and with the ability to eat p [...]
Study? The Best Places to Study at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-08-14T11:50:45-04:00Finding a Good Place to Study is Important for Students Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to studying. Whether you like to study alone in [...]
What is FAFSA?
Michelle Balaun2020-10-02T10:27:28-04:00First Applicants Find Substantial Assets, FAFSA of course! FAFSA is the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid but, based on how aid is distr [...]
Grad School Housing is More Grown Up
Michelle Balaun2020-08-20T12:51:15-04:00Because Grad School Needs Are Different For students heading to Grad School, finding an apartment if they are going to a different university entails co [...]
Technology Needs at UMD for Free!
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T14:01:03-04:00Here is the Technology You Get for Free! HaveUHeard that Microsoft Office 365 technology is free for all enrolled University of Maryland students? And i [...]
Graduation at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-10-29T14:54:00-04:00Remember When… It seems like yesterday that your Terp was an incoming freshman and now, within a few months, they will be graduating and looking towards [...]
Best Coffee Shops at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-30T10:33:03-04:00Coffee, Cup of Joe, a Cuppa, Java The coffee shop is the epitome of the college experience, isn’t it? Most of us need our coffee to get through the day, [...]
Volunteering Turns Your Compassion Into Action
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T12:16:52-04:00Volunteering with passion is key. Is volunteering the path for you? One of the best ways to get out and meet people in college is through community serv [...]
Controversial Speakers UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-01T11:55:19-04:00Is Free Expression Controversial? UMD, like most colleges, wants students to seek knowledge, debate ideas, and form opinions although some may be contro [...]
College Majors to Pursue in Tough Times
Michelle Balaun2020-07-27T11:33:02-04:00Perhaps It’s Time to Consider Majors that are Sustainable Students usually choose a major over a period of time. I have always been a fan of taking a va [...]
The Next Four Years
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T11:35:11-04:00Are you ready for the next four? So you have a student ready to spend the next four years at The University of Maryland? That means you will be visiting [...]
The Best Apps for Students at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-09-04T23:04:34-04:00UMD and College Studying Apps Remember when you were in college and everything was easily accessible via apps on your phone? No? Well, me either. Our ki [...]
Nature vs Nurture
Michelle Balaun2020-09-10T12:26:41-04:00So much more Nature than you think! When you visit the University of Maryland for the first time it is likely you will see the beautiful campus, the sur [...]
Storage at UMD for All the Things…
Michelle Balaun2022-07-19T14:36:32-04:00Where Will They Put All Their Stuff? How will you manage storage? It’s that time between semesters when they want to bring EVERYTHING home for a few wee [...]
Moving Out Not As Easy As You Think!
Michelle Balaun2020-07-27T11:47:02-04:00It’s Moving Out Time! For some, the process of moving in is easier than moving out. When your student moves in, they neatly pack their items in a suitca [...]
Weekend with Dad -Here’s what to do!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-27T09:53:29-04:00Officially Unofficial - Dad is in Town to Visit! Dad’s weekend isn’t exactly official at UMD, meaning that there isn’t one specific weekend that it is c [...]
The Stress of College
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T11:46:16-04:00Keep Yourself Stress-free One of my biggest worries, when my kids left for college, was would they be able to handle the stress of college life. There a [...]
They’ve Been Accepted at UMD!
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:06:19-04:00Congrats! You've been accepted as a Terp! Congratulations Class of 2024… YOU’VE BEEN ACCEPTED! It IS great to be a Terp for so many reasons. You can all [...]
Transferring to UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:12:26-04:00Better Late Than Never! Transferring Requirements. Maybe transferring is a good idea. Some students leave for college unsure of what to find only to rea [...]
Trouble in Paradise at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:21:50-04:00Trouble, It Can Happen Is your student having trouble or in trouble? Are they having problems with a roommate, an apartment lease, underage drinking, ac [...]
Tutoring – can really help your grades
Michelle Balaun2020-09-02T12:31:54-04:00Tutoring Can Be A Huge Asset Students who attend the University of Maryland, no different than any other highly sought-after college, will be faced with [...]
Wakey, Wakey Eggs & Bakey
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:44:17-04:00Wakey! Our Favorite Places for Breakfast! When considering where to go for breakfast, there are so many options that fit everyone’s preference in Colleg [...]
What Not to Bring to UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T12:54:30-04:00Don’t Worry, You Don’t Have to Bring That When packing and shopping for college, your student may try to bring everything they own claiming that all the [...]
I’m Not Your Maid
Michelle Balaun2020-09-04T15:01:48-04:00Because Sometimes You Need a Maid I never thought I would be saying this, but sometimes it is a good idea to hire a maid cleaning service for your stude [...]
Rushing His Way – Frat Recruitment
Michelle Balaun2020-07-29T13:06:15-04:00Get Ready for Him to Rush -Frat Recruitment Rush, Rushing, Recruitment, what is like today? Going back to 1978 with the release of “Animal House”, which [...]
Homecoming at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-07-08T13:32:03-04:00Homecoming- It’s about the game. One of the most exciting events at any college is Homecoming. There is so much to look forward to, so much excitement, [...]
What You Should Do Before Heading to Maryland
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:04:22-04:00Before you leave… Before you leave to take your kid to college, there are a few items you will want to take care of that are extremely important. Most c [...]
Dance Marathon
Michelle Balaun2020-10-23T13:42:17-04:00You Can Dance If You Want To One of the most popular fundraising events in colleges across the country is Dance Marathon. Dance marathons are student-ru [...]
Auxiliary Fees for Classes
Michelle Balaun2020-09-30T12:06:29-04:00HaveUHeard of These Fees? You can’t get away from the fees! There is no denying that college tuition, in and of itself, is a huge expense; however, on t [...]
Study Abroad Programs for Students
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T13:54:30-04:00The world is your classroom, so study abroad. *UMD Study Abroad as of right now is unavailable until 2021 due to the global pandemic, but the applicatio [...]
Sorority Recruitment: What to Expect & What to Wear
Michelle Balaun2020-07-24T14:10:10-04:00Here Are Tips & Tricks on What to Wear Sorority recruitment is more than the clothes you wear. For parents of incoming freshmen, you have probably a [...]
Where to Pregame at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:17:18-04:00Get Ready For A Fun Pregame Day! Pregame festivities are one of the most fun and exciting aspects of game day! Pre-gaming generally means drinking befor [...]
The Benefits of Joining the UMD Alumni Association
Michelle Balaun2020-09-21T18:48:56-04:00Alumni Networking, Perks, and More… Before you know it, you are walking across the stage at graduation, and with that last step, you are officially a Te [...]
Tax Time – Are You Ready?
Michelle Balaun2020-07-30T13:17:35-04:00What Month Is It Anyway? April 15th is right around the corner. As you are preparing your return or having a CPA prepare your return, do not forget to t [...]
Who You Going to Call?
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:32:00-04:00… When You Need, Answers, You Can Call! The important call contact info you need to have. Over the years there have been only a few times that I, as a p [...]
Working While at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T13:46:46-05:00Extra Working Cash Can Never Hurt What is your opinion about working while at college? Some students have to work to pay for college or their living exp [...]
Choose or Change Your Major
Michelle Balaun2020-06-30T13:52:43-04:00You Can Change Your Mind and Your Major! What major should you choose? Considering the University of Maryland offers a multitude of degrees; how is one [...]
Football Season Seats at UMD
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T12:07:19-04:00Guide to Seats at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium Everyone should attend at least one UMD football game! Cheering on the Terp football players fro [...]